Middle East Poultry Meat Market Size

Middle East Poultry Meat Market Analysis

The Middle East Poultry Meat Market size is estimated at 15.93 billion USD in 2024, and is expected to reach 17.51 billion USD by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 1.90% during the forecast period (2024-2029).

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15.93 Billion

Market Size in 2024 (USD)

17.51 Billion

Market Size in 2029 (USD)

5.00 %

CAGR (2017-2023)

1.90 %

CAGR (2024-2029)

Largest Segment by Form

54.32 %

value share, Fresh / Chilled, 2023

Fresh meats are considered to be of higher quality. The relaxation of the lockdown allowed customers to immediately purchase freshly cut meat through an offline channel.

Largest Segment by Country

31.70 %

value share, Saudi Arabia, 2023

Saudi consumers favor locally raised fresh chicken. Thus, the local regulatory bodies are encouraging local producers to boost meat production to cater to the surging demand.

Fastest-growing Segment by Form

2.66 %

Projected CAGR, Processed, 2024-2029

The increasing popularity of ready-to-eat and ready-to-cook meat to match the fast-paced lifestyle is projected to drive the demand for processed poultry meat in the region.

Fastest-growing Segment by Country

1.82 %

Projected CAGR, Saudi Arabia, 2024-2029

The surging demand supported by constant investments to boost the local production of poultry meat is projected to drive the Saudi market, mainly through off-trade channel.

Leading Market Player

1.91 %

market share, Tanmiah Food Company, 2022

The brand offers all types of poultry products in almost every part of the region. Around 90% of the products are sold due to the local brand equity of the company.

High internet penetration, social media marketing is boosting the growth of the market

Government's investments to achieve self-sufficiency in poultry meat

Middle East Poultry Meat Industry Segmentation

Canned, Fresh / Chilled, Frozen, Processed are covered as segments by Form. Off-Trade, On-Trade are covered as segments by Distribution Channel. Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates are covered as segments by Country.

• The distribution channels for poultry meat are dominated by the on-trade segment, through which almost two-thirds of the poultry meat products are consumed in the country. The growing food service industry is boosting sales of poultry meat in on-trade channels. Around 76% of consumers in the Middle East preferred to consume healthy food in 2021. Many consumers started trying new foods that were tested and invented by several on-trade channels across Middle Eastern food service establishments, which increased the market share of poultry meat. Food service businesses resorted to delivery platforms to make up for the foot traffic lost in their stores after the effect of the pandemic.
• The fastest-growing distribution segment is the off-trade segment, which is projected to record a CAGR of 2.20% by value during the forecast period. The growth of this segment will be fueled by the proliferation of the online trade channel, which has been booming in line with the large-scale expansion of e-commerce. Internet penetration has been increasing rapidly in the region. As of 2022, the Middle East had more than 200 million internet users, which amounted to 79% of the total population. Of this, 145.441 million were users of social media platforms, which is where most online meat delivery apps market their service and acquire customers through digital marketing.
• Supermarkets and hypermarkets witnessed a study growth with a CAGR of 6.21% by value from 2017 to 2022. Supermarkets and hypermarkets provide promotional offers and discounts. The growth in the segment is due to the presence of a wide range of products, including imported products, which are price-competitive when compared to local products.